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List the anomalous behavior of water and give reason for each.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 07 Jun, 2016, 10:24: AM
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1. Water has high boiling point due to extensive H-bonding.
2. Density of solid water is LESS than liquid state due to open cage structure of H-bonds.
3. Excellent solvent for ionic compounds due to high polarity.

Answered by | 07 Jun, 2016, 12:24: PM

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